Middle Swan, WA 6056 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Middle Swan is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6056, home to 2,852 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kalamunda local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 20 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,852
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,316 /week
- Median personal income
- $670 /week
- Median family income
- $1,687 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Swan
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Pearce
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Swan Christian College
- St Brigid's Primary School
- Middle Swan Primary School
- Moorditj Noongar Community College
- La Salle College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 29 bus stops
- Great Northern Hwy Before Roe Hwy
- Great Northern Hwy Swan Christian College
- Great Northern Hwy After Dale Rd
- School Access Rd Swan Christian College Stand 1
- School Access Rd Swan Christian College Stand 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 15 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 755 mm
- Reference station: Perth Airport, 11.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 46.9% of the 1,413 resolvable premises in Middle Swan. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 35.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 46.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 13.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Middle Swan?
Middle Swan (WA 6056) had 2,852 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Swan local government area.
What is the median rent in Middle Swan?
The median advertised rent in Middle Swan is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Middle Swan?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Middle Swan covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Swan Christian College (0.6 km), St Brigid's Primary School (1.8 km), Middle Swan Primary School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Middle Swan?
Middle Swan is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (46.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Middle Swan?
Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Middle Swan?
In Middle Swan, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (11.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Middle Swan?
29 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Middle Swan centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
Additional sources for this profile:
- WA Department of Education — alphabetical schools list
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Perth Airport
- Public Transport Authority of Western Australia — Transperth GTFS
- Western Australia Police Force — Crime time series data (wa.gov.au)
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address